USDA Northeast Print Butter 07/15 11:45

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on July 15, 2026

Milk production is seasonally low, but an abnormally high heat wave in parts of 
the eastern dairy region, particularly in the Pennsylvania area, may add 
uncertainty to short-term output. Contacts note spot cream supplies are 
satisfactory in an active market. Consistent with typical mid-summer schedules, 
butter makers report churns running five days per week. Retail butter demand 
remains steady, with expectations for gradual strengthening after Labor Day, as 
buyers begin staging inventory for fall and holiday baking needs. Foodservice 
orders remain steady, as vacation-season traffic supports July and August 
demand. Overall inventories remain manageable, with the market tone seasonally 
stable.

Prices for: East, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period July 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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